Joel Fleischman Happy Hour Podcast
A weekly Drexel themed podcast with Joel Fleischman. Joel brings in guests each week from the company and also well-known community guests to have fun in-depth conversations.
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Happy Hour Podcast #177 - A Barn Burner on Leadership, Culture, & Connection with Steve Bobowski and Renee Martin (opens the original)
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On this episode, we sit down with Steve Bobowski and Renee Martin from Dale Carnegie Training to explore leadership, culture, and human connection. They share their career journeys and unpack how their partnership with Drexel first began. We clear up common misconceptions about what Dale Carnegie actually is (and isn't!)! Steve and Renee also discuss living these timeless human relations principles at work and home, break down upcoming courses, and explain how you can get involved. Resources & L
Happy Hour Podcast #176.5 - Introducing the Wisconsin Student Sports Network with Coach Pittman (opens the original)
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In this episode, we sat down with local legend Coach Jason Pittman to discuss the creation of the Wisconsin Student Sports Network (WSSN) - a platform built to give local student-athletes and high school sports the spotlight they truly deserve. Tune in to experience high-energy, live-streamed coverage and commentary featuring local sports and standout student achievements. Coach Pittman also shares how he transformed the district's athletic culture through character-driven leadership, along with
Happy Hour Podcast #176 - Building Better: Steve Szymanski on Industry Leadership and Pre-Notched Patent (opens the original)
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In this episode, we sit down with Steve Szymanski to celebrate his recent SBC Industry Leadership Award nomination and dive deep into his career in the Truss industry. From Truss Systems to his journey to Drexel, Steve shares what drives his passion and why he’s still working and fully invested in the truss plant. We also explore his experience navigating the patent process for the new pre-notched truss bracing, the practical benefits it brings to job sites, and what’s coming up next.
Happy Hour Podcast [BONUS] - How to Use AI & Elite Habits to Dominate LBM Sales with Bradley Hartmann (opens the original)
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The building and lumber industry is shifting fast. Are you keeping up? In this virtual episode of the Happy Hour Podcast, Joel Fleischman is joined by Bradley Hartmann (Host of the Construction Leadership Podcast) to map out the future of LBM sales, off-site construction advantages, and why material waste reduction is your next big profit margin.Plus, Joel and Bradley reveal how they use AI daily for rapid research and defeating confirmation bias, and why embracing professional adversity is the
Happy Hour Podcast #175 - Cultivating Beauty: From Sacred Spaces to Daily Craft with Fr. Michael Maher (opens the original)
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This week, we’re joined by Father Michael Maher from Marquette University for a wide-ranging, heartfelt, and inspiring conversation. Father Michael shares his deep connection to Marquette, the unforgettable story of the time he met Mother Teresa, and why Rome keeps calling him back. We also dive into the philosophy of beauty, craftsmanship, and how genuine artistry shows up in surprising industries. Plus, Joel and Father Michael reflect on how they first met, the incredible renovation of the St.
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